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the Gering Main Drain, and came to rest on the right bank of the Main Drain with the occupants frightened but uninjured. 26. Indirect damages. The indirect flood damages are limited to the increased cost of operation to the fanners resulting fram the loss of bridges, and the loss in crop production resulting from the damage to irrigation structures. An estimated 50 farmers in or near the flooded area sustained an average of $75 damage, or a total of $3,750, as a result of the increased cost of operation and transportation costs. The destruo- tion of the siphons under the Mitchell and Central Irrigation Canals pre- yented the irrigation of approximately 10,000 acres of cultivated land dur- ing July, and the manager of the Gering-Ft. Laramie Irrigation District es- timated a resulting 25% reduction in crop production. This estimated loss totals $125,000. 27. Indirect damages due to interruption of traffic on the main arterial highways in the flooded area were negligible because of the short time the traffic was stopped, and beoause of the short detours required. Traffic on the Union Pacific Railroad was interrupted for about 2-1/2 days, resulting in an estimated total loss of r~venue of $1,250. Evacuation losses totaled only $100, as only two families were displaoed for a period of a few days. 28. Summary of flood damages. Summarized below are the estimated direct and indirect damages caused by the Gering Valley flood. Direct Damages ~ount Roads and bridges Railroads Irrigation structures Farm buildings and machinery Crops $200,000 3,000 150,000 10,000 85,000 Total $448,000 Indirect Damages ~ount Farm transportation Reduction in crop production Railroads Evacuation 3,750 125,000 1,250 100 Total 130,100 Grand Total $578,100 -11-